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Failed restart

Hi I am posting this for my Dad who has a major system failer:


Following a scan by Avg my computer failed to start and indicated that the file Windows/system32/config/system was damaged or corrupt,The installation disc was not provided by the retailer of the computer,however I have the recovery disc and that did not work.

The operating system is Windows XP

Anyone got any Ideas:confused:

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  • surfsister
    surfsister Posts: 7,527 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    can you do system restore to an earlier time when the computer worked? (under control panel)I did this myslef and it is ok now. Any techies out there?
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi I am posting this for my Dad who has a major system failer:


    Following a scan by Avg my computer failed to start and indicated that the file Windows/system32/config/system was damaged or corrupt,The installation disc was not provided by the retailer of the computer,however I have the recovery disc and that did not work.

    The operating system is Windows XP

    Anyone got any Ideas:confused:

    Try following the instructions given here.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
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